HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.E.1. Authorization to Hire One Police Officer-Frank Coburn
CITY OF SHAKOPEE 5:E.J.
Memorandum
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Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrato~
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire One Police Officer - Frank Coburn
DATE: November 26,2008
INTRODUCTION:
The Police Department is requesting Council approval to hire Frank Coburn as a probationary
police officer.
BACKGROUND:
The Police Department currently has one vacancy at the patrol officer level. The Police Civil
Service Commission recently conducted the necessary testing to update the Police Officer
eligible register. The following names are the top candidates currently listed, in alphabetical
order, on the eligible register established by the Police Civil Service Commission.
. Frank Coburn
. John Garibay
. Zachary V oegler
Minnesota State Statute Chapter 419 requires the Police Civil Service Commission to submit the
top three names listed on the eligible register to the Appointing Authority (City Council), to fill
any vacancy. Staff recommends that Frank Coburn be hired at Step 1 of the current police
officer labor contract.
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP
Keeping the Shakopee Police Department fully staffed with qualified individuals helps support
Goal B - a high quality of life for residents of Shakopee.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize hiring Frank Coburn as a probationary police
officer, at Step 1 ofthe current labor contract ($3,945.81 per month), contingent upon successful
completion ofthe City's required pre-employment physical, drug-test and psychological testing
for police officers.
ACTION REQUESTED:
If the Council concurs, they should, by motion, authorize the hiring of probationary police
officer Frank Coburn at Step 1 of the current labor contract contingent upon successful
completion of the required pre-employment screening.